You gotta love summer! Grilling and BBQ are just part of the culinary thrill, but in my house, pasta salad is really where it’s at – especially for “Mostly Wonderful!”  When it comes to hot weather lunches, my husband loves a side of pasta salad on […]

I grew up in a home where we cooked and ate a lot of Italian food. Any meal without homemade sauce and a side of pasta was highly unusual. So when “Mostly Wonderful” brought me home to meet my future in-laws, getting used to their […]

Sometimes you just need something to keep your toddlers active. It doesn’t matter if that’s a sticker book and some construction paper, a tub full of legos or a box of your favorite cereal. Case in point, I had two relatively obnoxious children on my […]

Toddlers love fun food and my husband happens to love my Italian cooking. How do I combine the two? By making lasagna, with a twist! Lasagna roll ups are a fun take on traditional Italian flavors with a shape your kids will love. As a […]

Halloween is almost here and that means it’s time for some “Spooktacular” treats! My two toddlers love pizza and this momma prefers the homemade kind. I always keep a secret baking stash in my freezer that includes a box of pie crust and some puff […]

Easter has come and gone and so has my holiday turkey breast.  It was absolutely delicious!In case you missed it, check out Holiday Turkey Breast – Part I to see how I made a marinade for the turkey the day before I cooked it. After Easter […]

After I lost my eyesight, the thought of cooking a big holiday meal like a whole turkey scared the crap out of me. I was so afraid that my blindness would limit my ability to prepare a healthy, delicious meal and get it on the […]

Have you ever gone to a grocery store and picked up one of those rotisserie chickens? Did you know you could make the same thing at home? As a busy mom, I love my crock pot. I also have a family that loves chicken, so […]

Irish soda bread is a staple in my house during the month of March. My Grandma Benford made it every year for my family when I was a child. She got the Irish soda bread recipe from her Irish mother-in-law, tweaking it very slightly over […]

Are you heading to a holiday party or New Year’s get together? Why not bring a healthy snack that will put on a smile on everyone’s face? A Christmas tree inspired veggie platter is the perfect festive addition to any table! Purchase a Hefty EZ Foil Tin […]

When there is a chill in the air, I crave a steaming bowl of soup. Creamy Tomato Soup is one of my family favorites! It’s perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack. Serve it up alone or with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side […]

When I was a kid, we shared a house with my maternal grandparents. My Nana Benford was a tiny little Italian lady with a big attitude and unmatched skills in the kitchen. She had six kids, my mom included. With so many mouths to feed, […]

Who doesn’t love a melt in your mouth roast beef? When I first lost my vision in 2012, I was very afraid to cook red meat because I feared I would not know when it was cooked to the right internal temperature. Thankfully, my adult […]